soft-spoken

adjective

soft-spo·​ken ˈsȯf(t)-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce soft-spoken (audio)
: having a mild or gentle voice
also : suave

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Padilla ordinarily is a very polite guy, extraordinary civil — calm, soft-spoken, the opposite of an aggressive loudmouth. George Skelton, Mercury News, 18 June 2025 That led to ejections for Boone and, ultimately, the soft-spoken LeMahieu. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025 It was highlighted by his chirping with Pro Bowl cornerback Jaycee Horn on Tuesday — something the soft-spoken and ultra-respectful Young hadn’t showcased all that much in his first two years at the helm. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025 And discussing it now, several years later, is still difficult for the soft-spoken drummer. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for soft-spoken

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soft-spoken was in 1616

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“Soft-spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft-spoken. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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